Bald Hills Road over Klamath River
FairHumboldt County, California · At Intersection SR 169 · Structure no. 04C0007
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 793 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bald Hills Road over Klamath River is a steel truss - deck carrying Bald Hills Road over Klamath River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 793 ft (241.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bald Hills Road over Klamath River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Bald Hills Road over Klamath River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Bald Hills Road over Klamath River carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bald Hills Road over Klamath River?
The structure is 793 ft (241.7 m) long with a longest span of 299 ft (91 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bald Hills Road over Klamath River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.